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Latest news and features on retailing with a particular focus on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia, covering consumer goods and services, retail strategies, shopping habits, sales results and trends.
People walk past a Uniqlo retail store inside a commercial shopping mall in Chongqing, southwest China. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

What tensions? Uniqlo is back in fashion in China despite Beijing-Tokyo dispute

The Japanese clothing brand saw its China sales recover over the past year despite ongoing political tensions and China’s consumer slowdown.

China consumption

China’s National Day holiday sees uptick in longer trips, overseas travel

China’s private sector

How Puma fits into Chinese sportswear maker Anta’s plan to unlock global growth

Huawei

Huawei’s new US$3,500 trifold phone turns heads – but it’s not for everyone

The Mate XT 2 offers a tablet-sized screen at paperback weight – for an eye-watering price. Here’s what it’s actually like to use.

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The Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip. Photo: Iris Deng
The Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip. Photo: Iris Deng
The Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro chip. Photo: Iris Deng
Hong Kong property

Why Japanese, South Korean, Thai brands are setting up shop in Hong Kong again

Brands from the three overseas markets account for 36 per cent of new entrants, matching mainland Chinese retailers, amid tourism recovery.

China manufacturing

Chinese brands drive consumer 3D printer boom with ease of use, lower pricing

Shenzhen-based companies account for 90 per cent of the global consumer 3D printing market, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

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Sincere Co

Video | Sincere to close 126-year-old Central department store

Hong Kong’s oldest Chinese-owned department store looking for new venue after lease renewal fails.

Hong Kong’s oldest Chinese-owned department store looking for new venue after lease renewal fails
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Fashion

Adaptable sizing: how fashion is tackling the Ozempic era

Designers including Ester Manas, Issey Miyake and Sacai are pioneering clothes that don’t need replacing with every weight gain or loss.

Hong Kong economy

Sincere to close Central department store after 126 years as lease expires

Hong Kong’s oldest Chinese-owned department store seeks new premises after failing to renew lease, leaving just one location in Mong Kok.

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Hong Kong property

Former NWD scion Adrian Cheng expands K11 brand in mainland China

Company touts foot traffic and sales growth for Xiamen project combining shopping with wetland park, cultural events.

Xiamen K11 Select opened on September 22. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Wellcome operator DFI Retail launches public tender for upscale mall on The Peak

The 8,974 square feet Dairy Farm Guildford Road Shopping Centre will be sold via a public tender that closes at noon on November 19.

DFI Retail is looking to sell its Dairy Farm Guildford Road Shopping Centre via public tender. Photo: Google Maps
E-commerce

In Focus | Boxed in: how Temu’s global shopping revolution ran off the rails

Temu is quickly losing its shine in the face of a wave of global regulation. Can the platform reinvent itself?

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China trade

Russian exporters fight to win back Chinese buyers amid fallout over fake goods

Products falsely marketed as Russian are undercutting sales for legitimate exporters from the country, people in the industry say.

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Hong Kong property

McDonald’s sells Hong Kong shop for US$15.3 million as ‘old money’ returns

May Cheong toymaker family linked to buyer of first McDonald’s outlet in New Territories; fast-food chain has sold 13 shops for HK$1.2 billion since last year.

The McDonald’s restaurant at 10-22 Tsuen Wan Market Street. in Hong Kong. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong economy

Consumer spending picks up in Hong Kong, with retail sales rising 5.6% in August

Sales in the first eight months of 2026 rise by 8.5 per cent compared with the same period last year.

The latest retail sales figures followed a 4.5 per cent increase in July. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong stock market

DFI Retail sells stake in Maxim’s in return for Starbucks business, US$340m

DFI Retail will take over control of 1,100 Starbucks outlets across Asia as part of the deal, with Maxim’s buying back its 50 per cent stake.

India

Sell family jewels for latest iPhone? In India, craze dials up debate

The new iPhones might not make sense financially in India, but the desire for one is not always rational, analysts say.

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China's economic recovery

China asks local governments to ‘intensify’ policy tweaks to boost consumption

Premier Li Qiang calls for more policy experimentation as retail sales remain weak, rising by just 0.4 per cent in August.

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People walk on the North Bund with Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district in the background. Photo: Reuters
China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Age bias is an obstacle to the growth of China’s silver economy, researchers say.

China travel

Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend

Smartphone apps such as Alipay and WeChat Pay now link foreign cards and wallets, easing a cashless barrier that has long frustrated international visitors.

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Mainland China

Blue Bottle bets that premium coffee has room to grow in China

US brand, recently sold by Nestlé to Chinese capital firm, will need to offer unique experiences and ‘new taste combinations’, analyst says.

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Blue Bottle Coffee’s first Beijing store will be in the city’s central business district in China World Mall. Photo: Handout
Milan Fashion Week

Prada’s SS27 collection turns the humble skirt into a celebration of feminine freedom

From crystal-embellished hemlines to slashed satin and distressed leather, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons put the humble skirt centre stage.

The Prada spring/summer 2027 show was a celebration of the skirt, “a Prada obsession”. Photo: AFP
Fashion

Beyond Phoebe Gates’ Phia: 5 female-owned fashion-tech apps to know

From Indyx and By Rotation to SSQRD, these apps help you organise your wardrobe, rent clothes and discover indie brands at the tap of a button.

World Gold Council

As China’s consumption of gold jewellery slumps 34%, sellers pivot abroad: WGC

Domestic gold jewellers are seeking to leverage advanced crafting techniques as market sees turbulence, says World Gold Council executive.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Zegna brings an Alpine-inspired retail vision to Hong Kong

Natural materials and curved interiors frame the Italian maison’s expanded menswear offering, from tailoring and leisurewear to footwear and fragrances.

Zegna has opened a new negozio, or store, inside Hong Kong’s Harbour City. Photo: Handout
DJI

China’s Insta360 opens first US flagship store in New York’s Times Square

Action camera maker Insta360 is opening a New York City flagship as it navigates price wars with DJI, soaring memory costs.

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Insta360 is a competitor to DJI in the drone and action-camera market. Photo: Handout
China consumption

How Perfect Diary owner Yatsen plans to give its business a glow-up

The Chinese beauty firm has snapped up a string of overseas skincare brands, but it now plans to focus on expanding its existing portfolio.

Hong Kong

How major sporting events are becoming part of Hong Kong’s mall retail playbook

Mall operators are expanding sports-themed campaigns and experiences as retailers fight for consumer attention.

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